What Happened on September 23, 1979

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Jane Fonda & 200,000 attend anti-nuke rally in Battery Park, NYC

Baseball Record

MLB St Louis Cardinals legend Lou Brock steals 938th & final base of his career

  • Somali constitution approved by president
1979 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Bryant McKinnie, American NFL Offensive Tackle (Minnesota Vikings), born in Woodbury, New Jersey
  • Janelle James, American comedian and actress (Abbott Elementary), born in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Red [Demetrius Pugh], American rapper (Another Bad Creation), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1979

Famous Deaths

  • Catherine Lacey, English actress (October Man, Carnival), dies at 75
1979 Highlights

About September 23, 1979

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: My Sharona - The Knack
  • UK #1 Song: Message In A Bottle - The Police